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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift 1 place · 03/28/2025 13:22 EDT

Alaska Airlines Eyes First European Flights in 2026, CEO Says

Alaska will be competing toe-to-toe with Delta as it looks to expand internationally with routes to Europe and Asia. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Gordon Smith @ Skift · 03/25/2025 14:05 EDT

Exclusive: U.S. Outbound Travel is 'Booming,' Says Eurostar CEO

Shaking off speculation that U.S. consumers are traveling less, Eurostar CEO Gwendoline Cazenave shares exclusive data pointing to a strong summer for overseas spending. -Gordon Smith Read more ›

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Lex Haris @ Skift · 03/25/2025 11:18 EDT

Consumers Plan to Spend More on Travel and Vacations Despite ‘Gloomy’ Sentiment

Ask people if they’re anxious and they’ll say ‘yes.’ But the data shows they keep spending. -Lex Haris Read more ›

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Jade Wilson @ Skift · 03/25/2025 09:38 EDT

France Joins Nations Alerting Travelers to U.S. 'Sex at Birth' Visa Rules

France has now joined several other nations in warning travelers with non-binary gender markers about potential entry issues following a Trump order recognizing only two genders. -Jade Wilson Read more ›

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Global Hotel Alliance + Skift @ Skift · 03/25/2025 09:22 EDT

India’s luxury hospitality boom presents huge global potential. In this talk, the CEOs of Global Hotel Alliance and The Leela Palaces explain why hotels must deliver hyper-personalized, immersive experiences and leverage strategic alliances to build lasting loyalty and cut costly dependence on OTAs. -Global Hotel Alliance + Skift Read more ›

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Robin Gilbert-Jones @ Skift · 03/25/2025 09:11 EDT

How 'Live Tourism' Events Can Drive Business for Hotels

The ongoing live tourism boom provides compelling opportunities for hotels to maximize revenue by boosting average daily rates, extending stays, increasing guest volumes, and building long-term growth and loyalty. -Robin Gilbert-Jones Read more ›

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Luke Martin @ Skift 3 place · 03/25/2025 06:31 EDT

U.S. Hotels See Occupancy Hit, Tariffs and Border Policies Can Have 'Chilling Effect'

New travel advisories and border policies may create a "chilling effect" on U.S. hotel occupancy. Border regions already show declines. -Luke Martin Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 2 place · 03/25/2025 05:55 EDT

Will Lady Gaga's Singapore Concert Match the Taylor Swift Effect?

With live tourism booming, can Lady Gaga "Just Dance" her way to replicating Taylor Swift's tour magic? -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 2 place · 03/25/2025 05:22 EDT

United's New Fees, Marriott's Branded Residences and Minor Hotels' Masterbrand

On today’s podcast we explain United Airlines new fees for credit cards and lounges, Marriott’s strength on the residential front, and Minor Hotel’s big rebrand. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Bulbul Dhawan @ Skift · 03/24/2025 23:00 EDT

Why Ibis Is Betting Big on Indian Metros as Competitors Turn to Smaller Cities

As Ibis India is on its way to meet its initial pipeline target, it is reluctant to move away from its micro markets-focused strategy. The fact that it does not require large land parcels for hotels lends further edge for expansion in land-strapped metros and Tier-1 markets. -Bulbul Dhawan Read more ›

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Debbie Carlson @ Skift · 03/24/2025 18:01 EDT

How Marriott Is Defending its Lead in Branded Residences

If you've ever stayed at a hotel and thought "I wish I could just live here," well, you're not alone. Marriott says its sales of branded residences are booming. -Debbie Carlson Read more ›

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Rashaad Jorden @ Skift 3 place · 03/24/2025 14:51 EDT

Japan's Mount Fuji to Hike Entry Fees

Japanese officials believe they're taking steps to better manage visitor numbers at Mount Fuji. For now, Japan's tourism boom is showing no signs of slowing down. -Rashaad Jorden Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift · 03/24/2025 14:43 EDT

Minor Hotels to Unveil Masterbrand and Unify 8 Chains on One App

Thailand's Minor Hotels is tired of running eight different hotel apps, and customers are tired of downloading them. Moving to an umbrella brand makes sense. The company can consolidate its tech, better recognize its most loyal customers, and drive more direct bookings. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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Colin Nagy @ Skift · 03/24/2025 14:03 EDT

Aero's Luxury Bet: Is Premium Service the Right Play for Semi-Private Aviation?

Aero sees a business opportunity in the space between first class and entry level private aviation. They are leaning into high touch hospitality to court their market segment but it comes at a cost to the operating model. -Colin Nagy Read more ›

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Clara Awuse @ Skift · 03/24/2025 11:33 EDT

Amex GBT and CWT Extend Merger Deadline Because of DOJ Lawsuit

Another deadline extension and a reduced valuation. The Amex GBT–CWT mega is proceeding in slow motion because of regulatory scrutiny. -Clara Awuse Read more ›

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Meghna Maharishi @ Skift · 03/24/2025 10:12 EDT

United Airlines Raises Credit Card and Lounge Fees: Here’s What to Know

The changes come as United has seen an uptick in revenue from co-branded credit cards and lounge memberships. -Meghna Maharishi Read more ›

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Wunderkind + Skift @ Skift · 03/24/2025 09:00 EDT

How Identity Resolution Unlocks Hidden Travel Marketing Revenue

With up to 95% of website visitors remaining anonymous, travel brands are leaving revenue on the table. Identity resolution helps recognize and convert these users, enabling better personalization, stronger engagement, and higher conversion rates. -Wunderkind + Skift Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift · 03/24/2025 04:31 EDT

Oyo's Premium Leap: 100 Sunday Hotels by Fiscal 2026

Oyo through its premium push is making sure that no tourism dollar slips through its fingers — whether spent in India or abroad. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Lex Haris @ Skift 1 place · 03/22/2025 13:28 EDT

U.S. Allies Add Warnings for Travel to America

The updated advisories and media reports of mistreatment will contribute to a perception that the U.S. is less welcoming. Eventually that shows up in lower numbers of inbound tourism.    -Lex Haris Read more ›

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Peden Doma Bhutia @ Skift 1 place · 03/22/2025 00:32 EDT

Visitors Aren't Coming to India: What the Travel Industry Wants Now

With a $30 trillion economy goal by 2047, India needs more than just tourists, it needs high-value travelers, and that starts with a bold, well-funded tourism push. -Peden Doma Bhutia Read more ›

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Sean O'Neill @ Skift 2 place · 03/21/2025 16:50 EDT

Disney CEO Defends Park Pricing, Unveils New Tech, and Plans 7 More Cruise Ships

Disney is spending $30 billion to expand its theme parks and cruise line in part to keep prices in check and avoid discounting. -Sean O'Neill Read more ›

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